Sunshine Coast University Hospital provides tertiary-level healthcare services, emergency treatment, and specialised medical research facilities to residents across the Birtinya region and the broader Sunshine Coast area.
About Sunshine Coast University Hospital
Sunshine Coast University Hospital is a major tertiary teaching hospital located in Birtinya. The facility offers a wide range of public healthcare services, including elective surgery, maternity care, and rehabilitation. As part of the Sunshine Coast Health Institute, the hospital integrates clinical care with medical education and research. It serves as the primary referral hub for the region, providing high-level complexity care that was previously unavailable to the local community.
The hospital is situated within the Kawana Health Precinct, near Lake Kawana. This central location ensures accessibility for patients travelling from across the coast via major road networks. Facilities include 24-hour emergency departments, comprehensive diagnostic imaging, and specialised paediatric wards. The campus supports a large workforce of medical professionals and provides essential health infrastructure to the growing population in Birtinya and surrounding districts.